Northern Ireland
This coverage reports on petcare industry news and business developments in Northern Ireland, serving professionals across the region’s retail, wholesale, and supply chain sectors. Pet Gazette covers independent pet shops, major retail chains, distributors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, offering insights into local market trends, store openings, regulatory updates, and commercial growth opportunities. From retail management to supply chain operations, our Northern Ireland coverage helps pet trade professionals stay informed and competitive.
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Aug- 2016 -12 AugustLatest News
GCA announces area award winners
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has revealed its area award winners during presentations held at member garden centres. Awards were presented to garden centres in the North Thames, North West, South Thames, Wales & West, Midlands and North East regions with the winners in Scotland and Northern Ireland to be…
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Jul- 2016 -5 JulyIndustry News
Could Brexit threaten the status of vets and vet nurses?
‘Brexit’ could impact upon the status of vets and vet nurses working within the UK. Almost half of veterinary surgeons registering in the UK qualified from veterinary schools elsewhere in the EU, say statistics provided by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Following the EU referendum on June 23 2016,…
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4 JulyCurrent Affairs
Head of animal charity sacked for ‘gross misconduct’
The head of an important Northern Ireland animal welfare charity has been sacked “on grounds of gross misconduct”. The Ulster Society for Prevention Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) said the dismissal of its chief executive Stephen Philpott “related to aspects of his management of the charity”, reports the BBC. As a high-profile…
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May- 2016 -6 MayCurrent Affairs
Only 59% of Londoners have had their canines neutered
Only 59 percent of Londoners and 55 percent of dog owners in Scotland have had their canine companions neutered, reveals a national survey. The information has been released as part of National Pet Month (NPM) to remind people of the benefits of neutering their pets. The survey data, which was…
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Apr- 2016 -1 AprilEditorial
Compulsory microchipping for dogs is only days away
On April 6 2016, microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in the UK. The change will have the biggest impact in Britain; chipping has been mandatory in Northern Ireland since 2012. Under the new rules, dogs’ keepers are responsible for having their pet microchipped and registered to an approved database by…
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Mar- 2016 -18 MarchCurrent Affairs
Small business confidence at lowest level in three years
A new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown small business confidence was at the lowest level since 2013 from the first quarter of this year. The fall is most noticeable in London and the East of England, but all regions of the UK have seen declines.…
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10 MarchCurrent Affairs
‘Hands Off’ campaign relaunched
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is re-launching its #handsoffmyhobby campaign as Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters go to the polls in May. This time, the trade association is asking businesses and hobbyists to ask their local politicians where they stand on the issue of exotic pets and proclaim their…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BVA welcomes recommendations on animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch has welcomed the publication of DARD and the Department of Justice’s final report of the Review of the Implementation of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the report’s 68 recommendations, including tougher sentencing for those convicted of…
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Jan- 2016 -29 JanuaryEditorial
Watch out pets! Storm blows rabbit onto roof
A rabbit was rescued from the roof of a bungalow in Omagh, County Tyrone on Friday morning. Bumper was catapulted to the top of a care home when his hutch was blown over during Storm Gertrude. The local fire service rescued the pet, as the care home’s staff were unable to access the…
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27 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
PDSA offers free workshops for veterinary professionals
Vet charity, PDSA, is offering free workshops to help veterinary professionals deliver new welfare checks known as ‘PetWise MOTs’. The checks focus on the five welfare needs, as defined in the Animal Welfare Acts, and follow reports that public awareness of these needs has dwindled*. Richard Casey, PDSA Pet Well-being…
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